Letters To Chi….
hey all…
i wanted to start a new entry for messages you personally would like to send to Chi. his family can read them to him.. and he will also be able to read them when he recovers…
so just post a comment below…
one love and peace for all,
gina
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i have days when i am overcome with these intense feelings of a need to just have a single-person, prayer warrior session with God…i think of God as say, the middle man, who delivers my healing energy and protective white light of the Holy Spirit to Chi for me. So seriously, like 2 days out of every month, I just get like this…I end up not being able to sleep untill I gather myself, and just sit down and have a serious talk with God about Chi.I hope everyone realizes the power we each have as healers is amazing. It is within each of us to be of Gods essence and energy, we each have it in us to give to another the power and strength to heal and to be able to see the spiritual lesson that God wants them to learn, I mean we can seriously help someone out in their own spiritual breakthrough. It’s when people doubt the energy they are emmiting from within, and when they have feelings of uncertainty that maybe their prayers/positive thinking may not be adequate, or maybe it will not be delivered to Chi completely…it is even the smallest bit of that kind of doubt that weakens the strength of our energy. First off, let there be no mistake about it, there is no question of weather or not Chi is getting all the love and strength we send, he most certainly is. Even if you can’t grasp how intensely healing what we all are doing for him is, thats okay, you don’t need to know how huge it all is, because believe me its complicated..All you need to do is to try and have a better awareness of how real your prayers and your thoughts really are. Don’t just believe it, figure out how to actually know it, to feel it from your soul, and to just be what you already are. We are made up of this positive and healing energy that were always sending to Chi….so since we are the very stuff our prayers are made of, its just a matter of realizing it for the truth that it is. Once you are more aware of what wonderful light your essence is made of, it becomes so much more dramatic when we actually make up our minds and send off positivity. those good thoughts/prayers are essentially a form of energy, and they put off the kind of energy that they were made of. Understanding that, and having full confidence because you know as a FACT that Chi is recieving every last bit of good energy, is so important!! Know that it is real, and have no thought of any kind of doubt, and I’m serious people, we will have our Brother Chi with us again…to those of u thinking it just isn’t possible, YOU ARE PROVING MY POINT THAT YOUR NEGATIVE DOUBT OR DISBELIEF IS WHAT IS GETTING IN THE WAY! you are probably not fully aware of how amazing and how powerful we could be if we just believed in ourselves a little more.
Maybe we would be helping out even more than we are already, by telling Chi how much he has honestly and truely changed or affected our lives, through his music or poetry, etc. Now of course this isn’t the case for every single fan. For a lot of people who are Deftones fans…Chi is a guy who to them, plays really good f*cking music and that is what they love, plain and simple. Thats fine! One person’s story of how Chi has touched their lives is not more powerful or better than anyone elses….they are all equally as incredible! Chi has so much real, actual love, for who he is and the music he plays, coming from millions of people who he has never even met! How difficult it would be for any of us to understand what good we have done for so many people….he should be told of the strength that listening to his poetry was for us in our time of loss, or how for others, his music was at times, the only thing on this earth that they had that helped them feel like there are really others who might understand what they were going through….i mean music is amazingly comforting and soothing to human beings….it always has and always will be. Lets let him know, that he gave us strength, or courage, in your time of personal struggle.. or maybe he gave you some really good music to play in the CD player of your car..and that moves you, it is all equally as amazing! lets tell him thanks for helping us out in our times of need, and now that he is in a time that must at times be pretty isolating and would qualify as his time of need…lets let him know that we are here for him, more than he may know!! remember that lesson about realizing your own personal power? and of not allowing doubt to weaken your prayers and thoughts of healing and positivity?? well guess what, Chi needs to not doubt us either!! But we can help show him just how much love hes got….i mean its gotta be there for a reason, all this love for Chi and the Deftones as a whole…right? RIGHT! His knowing our love and support is real is just as important as our own awareness of the very energy we are sending out to him.
This can be done everyone…..helping our fellow soul in this difficult situation he is in….it is so very possible and i can see it happening…the miracle of Chi comming back to us, and without a way of ever telling he was in such serious condition can happen if we just know and believe in ourselves, in Chi, and in the Holy Spirit….we can do it, so lets start TODAY!
one love for Chi — Always & Forever!
annmarie.. this is SO good and i agree 1000%… that i have to make it a blog post! i want everyone who comes to this site to read this.. it is a beautiful message.. and so right on!
thank you so much for taking the time to post this.
and know.. i am sending all of my energy daily to chi.. not 30 minutes go by that i am not praying, thinking or doing something to directly help his situation. thanks so much for all you do too!
one love for chi,
gina
Goodmorning to Chi, Gina, Chi’s mother…
I have been praying and concentrating on sending you 3 so much love and light….lately i have been feeling this need to do some giving back…you know, Chi has such a amazing heart….he was always donating to charities, and I know that there is a certain community based homeless support program in Sacramento that he was really active in…I don’t know the name of the place, but I know that he was very much involved with them…..anyway, I am doing what I can to take some of that same generosity and that kindness that Chi has, that positive essence…. and put it out there as far as my arms can stretch…later on today I am taking all the cloths that my daughter has grown out of(and believe me there is ALOT), and taking them to the Goodwill that is just down the street….I will also be taking things of mine I no longer wear, as well. I have been throwing cloths away, literally just throwing perfectly good things away, whenever things didnt fit or if i was just tired of certain things….and you know what, that is pretty sad that i have been wasting such opportunity to help out so many people for so long! sitting here pondering what i can do in the name of Chi, has made it clear to me that I was really, a very self-centered, narrow minded person to some extent. I just never really stopped to think about it.
there is also a big need right now in my area for canned food for the homeless shelter…i live in these townhomes that are just a 4 minute walk away from a plaza with little boutiques that ALL have canned food donation bins usually outside their door….some are inside….but i have been walking by them just about every day, just ignoring them…not even thinking ‘HEY! duh! i have so many cans of random food i will never eat, and contributing to my community is a great way to keep the positivity going’…Chi would be really disappointed that i had my head up my a** for so long… and never thought about the people that are seriously without food to eat,that are hungry, and how such a small effort on my part can make such an big impact…food is something most of us take for granted, but there are so many who go hungry everyday…..
anyway, the point is, that I have been asking God to give me some ideas of things i can start to do, that Chi would do if he could… in order to help bring some more good energy to him….he was always doing things to give back to others…i mean its not like he would just donate once or twice here and there, from my understanding he was doing things every month…always looking for the next group to help out or cause he believed in and wanted to support. the reason behind me getting out there and doing what i can to help out, is because of CHI! even though these are small things im doing….donating cloths and canned food…it still DOES make a difference, and in a very positive way.
i just wanted to share this with you guys, Chi’s family and the rest of the people who are praying and supporting Chi…..i have been inspired by things Chi did and how he felt so strongly about contributing…giving to others out of the goodness of his heart. so, although my cloths and food donations are small compared to what he did….its all i can do, if i had money to give i would….but it is that positive energy that Chi would want any of us to be apart of…he would want us to do whatever good for our communities and for each other as we can if he could tell us himself….i just feel that while he is healing, it is a really good idea to do stuff for others, in the name of Chi….do it because Chi inspired the good in you….that positive energy will get to him, and therefore help him in his recovery.
We are all connected…we’re made of the same light…so go out and give back, in any way you can…do it, because Chi’s love for people and of giving help to those who need it, INSPIRED IT IN YOU! that is such a beautiful thing!…he would be out there giving back if he could…in turn, all the light he inspires in you, will come back to him in the form of loving and healing energy…
ONE LOVE FOR CHI! : )
much love to you elaina… FB you tomorrow
appreciate your support for chi more than you know!
one love for chi,
gina
To Chi,
There are no words to describe how much of an impact you have had in so many of our lives. Your music has carried me through many personal struggles over the years and I thank you so very much. You hold a very special place in my heart and mind, and surely as well as every other being you have blessed with your existence and gifts. On my spiritual journey I can’t help but think of you. As a practicing Buddhist and vegan, I have nothing but the utmost respect for you. Your compassion is greatly appreciated; your love and respect for life is true and pure and hard to come by. This I know. It is truly a struggle, always. But when we reach out to others and find that we are not alone in this struggle for peace, equality, and love, it gives us hope and understanding that there is indeed so much love in this world. You will always be with us, all of us, your spirit and great energy. You are in all of our thoughts always. Thank you for all you have done, all of your positive energy and efforts will come back to you and fill your life with blessings to come.
May strength be with you, Chi. Sending love from Texas,
_Angie
angie where in TX are you?
great message by the way. thank you so much for your support. it means so very much!
one love for chi,
gina
San Antonio, TX. Thank you for your compliment, and absolutely! It is the very least I can do… Chi is loved greatly here. We all are rooting for Chi, always.
Peace and much love,
_Angie
i’m in austin
one love for chi,
gina
Hi Chi & Family
Just want to send you a message of love and respect and hopefully knowing so many people around the world wish you well can only aid your recovery. I just wish I could help out financially but sadly my husband and I have disabilities and are on a really limited income. I know the financial strain must be heartbreaking and I know how fortunate my family are to be in the UK where healthcare is funded by taxes and not the individual or loved ones.
You have given me a lot of the music of my life becoming a big fan of yours at 14 (I’m now nearly 28!…yikes) so sending a message wishing you a steady recovery and while I know from experience it isn’t always an easy or straightforward journey I am sure your strength and faith will drive you onwards each day.
My thoughts are with you and your family. Love and best wishes to you all xxx
Hey Chi and family, I hope you all have a safe and merry Christmas. I created an ornament for our tree with images of Chi and Deftones logos. He’ll definitely be in my thoughts as we ring in the new year. Its amazing to see how much love there is for this guy. Keep your heads held high for 2010! good times are ahead.
aaron that is so awesome!!! yes he is very very loved!
one love for chi! happy holidays!
gina
what up chi. it’s stephanie. I met you in chicago in june of 07′ at the Riv and I knew it wouldn’t be the last time I would see you. Gina and I have some great plans and we need you to be here with us so we can make it happen. gina will elaborate with more details. I’m down, gina’s down, your mamma’s down, all we need is you.
Things happen for a reason and I’m 100% sure that I am exactly where I was meant to be right here and right now, and now is time to do the damn thing. Ready when you are. hope to see you soon.
stay strong brother. get well soon.
Everything has already been said so beautifully, especially by Annmarie Sutton & Elaina Kurey, it seems unnecessary to add anything further… but i’ll just say couldn’t agree more.
Faith and love can perform miracles, and Chi is surrounded by that. Plus he is so tough, and obviously has a great spirit & strong will, i believe he can accomplish anything. <3
My thoughts/prayers are with Chi & family daily. I can see him enveloped in healing light… 2010 will be a wonderful year, i just know it.
Love to all xxoo
Like perfect strangers that meet through poems and dreams
This new family has joined yours
It was woven in cybernetic threads of love just for you Chi
Never met you in person, nonetheless
You inspire love and it’s contagious, feels good too
We all need you so come back soon
Tonight I looked at the sky and half was covered in clouds
The other half exposed a sea of sparkled stars
As the clouds passed by all were exposed at last but slowly
So I thought of you
How one day the clouds will all move away
And you will shine through
Tomorrow is my birthday. My birthday wish is all for you and your family.
Get well soon Chi!!
much love:
silly girl with blue hair from New Jersey ;P
hey silly – that is awesome! i hope you have a great birthday hun!
one love for chi,
gina
Thank you my dear
I can’t get enough of the new wallpaper/backdrop, it’s awesome!!!!!!! CHICHICHICHICHICHICHICHICHICHICHICHICHICHICHICHICHICHICHICHI
Dear Chi,
Since your accident happened, not a day has passed without me thinking of your well being and that of your family members. Since I was 14 years old I have been inspired and moved by your music and performances. Your music helped me to get through some turbulent times in my adolescence and for that I am eternally greatful. I met and bonded with one of my best friends over a mutual love of the deftones. Perhaps my most poignant deftones memory was attending the hometown show at Memorial Auditorium when the band was touring for White Pony. You see, for the preceding two weeks my grandfather had been suffering from cancer and I knew that his time in this life was quickly coming to an end. Attending that show was a moment of solace for me at that most difficult time… I remember when the lights went out, and the background of the stage was dark with stars like a night sky; I took that moment to close my eyes and I said a prayer for my grandfather. He passed a few days later. THANK YOU CHI, for providing that moment for me and I will always remember that speck in time. On a more upbeat note, it was an honor to see the deftones awarded with the key to Sacramento at that concert. You could feel the hometown love and it gave those of us in Sac something to be proud of.
Aside from my love of your music, I was always impressed by your charity work for homeless youth and for WEAVE. Your kindness and compassion are most admirable and I will strive to be a force for good in this life, as you have been. It is clear that you are an “old soul” Chi and no doubt you have amassed good karma along your journey. CHI- I know that you will wake up and recover… I am patiently awaiting that day. Until then, step by incremental step, we are all by your side as you move forward in your recovery. My thoughts, prayers, and love are with you Chi. You will win this battle and emerge as an even stronger souce of good in this new year.
One Love for Chi,
John
Chi,
My hopes and prayers are with you. I wish for the best for you and your family and everyone showing so much love for you. Your fans all love you too and can’t wait to see your smiling face again.
Hopefully, one day, you’ll be rocking out on stage again. You were always so cool and inspired so many. You’re not only a great person, you’re talented and even now, you inspire a lot of hope in me.
I’ll be waiting until the day you wake up!
All my love,
Danielle from Pennsylvania
hey chi,
i’m jordan. 17 years old, from australia. i still remember the first time i saw a picture of you in a fender magazine. i was intrigued. you looked different to most bass players out there. this was also around the time when i discovered deftones (simalarily enough after seeing abe in a magazine). as soon as i saw the first live video of the deftones, i was hooked and from then on have been a dedicated deftones fan.
the day a found out about your accident was a tough one for me. i went into a state of denial and disbeleif. to this day, i miss you man. keep strong so that all of your fans around the world dont have to worry about that anymore, and know that you are better and all well.
i hope someday you will make it back to australia, with the deftones or not. i’d love the chance to meet you and have a long chat!
keep strong bro, from jordan
Dear Chi,
I was fortunate to have met you 5 times. I’ll never forget the ‘Hexagram’ vid shoot in 2003! You generously gave me a drink from your red cup without hesitating. The other moment I’ll never forget was in Oct 2003 at The Wiltern in LA. I wanted to take a picture with you, but security cut me off and you ignored them!Took the picture and were so nice!
Thank you so much!
-ac
When i was 8 years old…i remember finding my dad’s cd case and seeing a cd i havent ever seen before. It was white pony, which had came out around the same time.ever since then my number one love is deftones. from the music i play, to the drawings ive one, and the stickers on my car is inspiration from deftones. Having them while growing up as a teenager is a really good experience. Chi i hope that your health will recover because i want to see you well again. it really burdens me and it has for over one year now that you arent well. I have prayed for you and kept you in my thoughts everyday, and never will i let you slip my mind. Ill keep you in my heart forever. Much love to you, your family, and deftones.
-jody a.
To keep it short and simple:
Chi, you are a wonderful and inspiring human being. I cherish the memory of standing right in front of you for just a few seconds back in 2007 while you flashed me a huge smile and shook my hand. I’m pretty sure that I even bowed to you because of how grateful I was to get a chance to speak with you (and the rest of the band!). I will never forget it and I will never stop praying for you. Please get better, Chi, the world needs you!
From: Marzia Manera, London
Hi Chi, we’re here waiting for you to come back to us! Marc Almond was in the same place for some time too and he was able to make it through – fight for your life, be strong and brave! Love and hugs Marzia xxxx
From: Kat (Marsh), Plymouth
Chi – We’re thinking about you in the UK, sending lots of love and healing thoughts your way.
Kat (Marsh), Plymouth
love you chi hope the sun is shining more and more for you every day. your the strongest rockstar i know so i know in my hart you will keep the fight going even after this cloudy time in your life is over and the sun will brake thew all the clouds and you will be back to all of use and more happy then ever before.
Dearest Chi..
I wanted to send you some love from the Myspace and Facebook pages made to support you and your family.
It’s been over a year and we’re still here with you every step of the way. Every time anything is posted about you, about your progress or about your plights, – so many people message the page and ask about you, send their love to you and they each have their own story on why you especially has meant so much to them. There are so many other musicians out there. Sure we enjoy their music and if they are in a bad place for a while, we feel for them. But it generally stops there.
Then there is you. Speaking for myself, I haven’t actually met you. But through an abusive relationship and illness and a lot of challenges in my life, you were always the one to stand out. Your care and compassion for others, how far you went to show your love for your fans and others, your amazing musical talent, your charity work… So many things you have done meant a lot to me. For a person in an abusive relationship, it means a lot to know that you’re not alone. It means a lot to know somebody actually cares. Somebody reaches out a hand. To me you were that person.
I love Deftones’ music so much and it has been a HUGE part of my life for as long as I can remember. The songs have been there with through good times and bad. For you to take so much time to show that you care about your loyal fans, means a lot.
The music scene isn’t the same without you Chi. Watching old Deftones live shows you are such an integral part of the whole experience. Your talent, your singing, your stage presence, your sense of humour and your charisma… It’s just mesmerising to watch you. We need you and we love you. We’re here for you, as long as it takes. We’re loyal, patient and we’re not going anywhere. We’ll be there to celebrate with you and your family the day you’re fully back. Till then Chi – We’re all amazed by your incredible strength. We’re grateful for your strength. Because we love you and we’re here for you, and we send all our love, support and healing energy to you.
Thank God for you, Chi, for your family, for Gina and Ryan. For giving some of us back the faith we had lost in humanity and goodness. You continue to inspire us and you are so very special. All our love, Chi. One love. Always.
Lots of love from Pray for Chi 09/Heidi
Chi,
Your entire ordeal has been a roller coaster ride, even for someone who has met you only a couple of times, so I can only imagine what it is like for your family. You should be as proud of them as they are of you, because they have proven time and time again how much they love you, and how willing they are to never stop fighting for you. I want you to know how much it means to them and to myself that you have been fighting for us all, and for yourself. Your spirit has been an incredible inspiration to us all. You have some great people around you Chi, and that is the truest testament to the kind of person you are. When all of this has passed, and you’re able to hold your family in your arms and tell them how much it meant to you that they’ve stuck by your side his whole time, and how much you’re glad to be out of that bed, your fight will be well worth it. I can only imagine how much you want to be able to do this, and I hope the thought inspires you to keep fighting, because that fight is just another thing we love so much about you. If you ever find the time after you’re good again, you have an open invitation here to Monterey. Monterey Bay Aquarium, drinks, and chowder on me for you, your family, and Gina if you can ever make the time. That’s an honest invitation as well, so I hope you take me up on it when you’re up. I can’t stress how much we love you and are rooting and praying for you. Keep fighting brother, soon you’ll be able to rest, and this struggle and fighting will have all been worth it. Love you.
Much respect,
-Matt
Even in the east coast of Canada, we’re still thinking about Chi.
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Duuuuuuuuude we fuckin missed you, chi!!!!!
can’t wait to hear you play again mate. much love from beaverton, oregon!
Chi You are strong in person as you are on stage you will over come this and get better, I have seen the deftones 10 time and met you twice in jacksonville flordia. When i saw you guys for the first time it blew me away how talenty you truly are albums can never show how truly talented you are. My thoughts and prayers go out to you my gods healing light touch you.
Chi, thousands of people love and miss you dearly and are wishing well for you constantly. Come back soon, we need you.
I run a small swedish webzine and Gina let me interview her to promote the oneloveforchi-site. We’re also donating a banner on the site until Chi is back on his feet. This for two reasons: I fuckin’ love the Deftones, and I used to work with a person i similar condition to Chi and I feel so sad for his sake. This is not much, but it’s something I guess.
Get well Chi, you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
The last time I was affected this way was when I heard Rick Wright of Pink Floyd had passed on. I love Deftones as much as I love Pink Floyd and feel I have this strange, inexplicable connect with their music.
It’s been 17 months since Chi went into a coma and every time I hear a Deftones song since, I feel almost incomplete.
Brother, I have strong faith in the fact that you will rise up and play bass again. Me and my younger brother (all of 13 years) love you guys and will look forward to the day we see, hear you play live.
Much love from India to you Chi. Every fan in India is hoping for the same.
Get well soon brother. If only you could see how much the fans, love you.
If there is absolutely anything I can do from halfway across the world. Let me know. Anything for Chi and the Deftones.
Love
Akshay.
Chi, The London Scala Gig 2006, it was a club, you played the whole of Adrenaline with the rest of your brothers in Deftones and straight after, I got the absolute pleasure in meeting you briefly, even when you was dripping with sweat and had other things to attend to, you took the time to sign my friends poster and get a photo with me! I'll never forget that moment and I can't wait until you're reading these comments back to yourself, with your heart bursting with love and excitement for what life is going to bring next, once you're fully back up to speed with what's been going on in this reality!
We're all one, infinite, if it's ok I'd like to share a System of A Down lyric to sum it up.. ''Life is a waterfall, we're one in the river and one again after the fall'' we were one before this life, we're one now and we'll be one again after this, so even knowing this, everything that has happened since you left us for a while has brought us all that much closer together, making us appreciate the time and love we have for eachother, despite all of the negativity you may have suffered the past few years, it's transformed into the positive and has taught all that has known you or come to know you because of this negativity, a huge lesson on life and loving!
You're in my thoughts everyday my friend, thanks for teaching me and everyone else that nothing in this world matters except LOVE.
All my love to you brother, the beers are waiting for you!
Liam Beale – England
Dear Chi and Family,
It was in the early, no late 90′s..that was the bad time for me…. Stephen was selling demos here in Sac. I didn’t even know he was in a band. Just a guy I ran across playing pool round town. Bad time for me…a 30 something year old lady with a 6 year old, acting stupid going to bars, out of control. Saw all the band sitting one day on a couch at the downtown apartment- 21st and L ish?….kind of through the open front door. A mutual friend / co-worker knew the group of guys…this heavy metal thing I was totally not into. Never met Chi, saw Stephen riding his bike to what I realize now was probably the recording studio on D street……Fast forward, that 6 year old is in a local metal band (Malevolent), I am now sober and sane, and I realize what the band was doing those years…practice, getting gigs, recording, becoming close. Then I hear this news of one of the members in this terrible accident. I flash to one of “the boys” in my son’s band. The sorrow I felt for everyone…your family, your band family, friends…I have thought of you often. I have checked your progress. I am so filled with joy for your progress. Bless you and your family and friends. My thoughts will always be with you as it is so close to home …..Much love and prayers, Nancy in Sac
To my old friend
ONE REASON
I have a reason because some one once loved me.
A reason I wake and find a way to keep laughing, to keep loving unconditionally, to keep forgiving.
I am reminded to be a better person, because he is. To be a better parent, because he is. To be a better partner, because he is. To be a better friend, because he is.
One reason, I never keep silent, even when the words I say seem harsh or off color, because I know he would forgive me.
I usually choose the right thing in the end, because he would be proud of me.
I remember the forgotten because of a promise I made never to forget the way.
One reason, I sing and scream with the music then feel so much better.
I see the love that surrounds him; his family, his friends, his lovers, then I thank the gods and the rain or anyone that will listen.
I continue to face my fears and every new journey, no matter how great or insignificant, because some one once loved me.
One reason, he sent me off on a journey I was afraid to make, even wanted to make, yet wanted to stay; knew I could not.
I thank him for that because I would not have the memories and the people in my life, good or bad.
One reason I pray to hear his words again, to have the chance to be a friend again.
That one reason, is because some one once loved me. One reason, my old friend.
(Another reason to keep getting better, my friend………. Because the above writing, SUCKS!!!!…lol, it’s more like insane banter isn’t it? .C’mon, you are so much better at this than me… When you get to New Jersey, have those who love you find me, Massachusetts is not far, If you could use another visitor? If those who love you would allow it? (I’m not so sure they would be proud of me) Or anytime you need another friend to chat with, I’m sure someone close to you has this email address. Scream when you need me!!!!)
Love Always, Susan De Nadal
Hey there, my name is Kat. I was so happy to see your latest update as "all done". Life is not for the weak, and so you have come through! I have been a fan of Deftones for so many years. I met you guys a few times. I am 32 now and still love you guys. You getting in this accident and having to be away from your family and band for so long must have been quite a test. I could never imagine! I can see, though, you have some amazing friends in your life to help you come through. I am so very glad to see that. Your music is very important and well respected. Only a few bands in this life time will have achieved such notary as you guys did.It make me extra happy to know you guys came out of Sac, not too far away from me. Something for us bayareans to be proud of. You should be so very proud of yourself! Being know around the world aint bad is it? Keep thriving, and I hope i get to meet you once again. By the way, take some time to just smile and feel the sun draping all over your body. It's extra special when you actually notice it. Thanks for your beautiful music. Love, Kat
Just a quick hey there, hope your feet are feelin better. Soon you'll be jumpin around again, but maybe not as high off the ground. I'm not as agile as I used to be either. (Life has beat the crap out of both of us, but we never give up & never give in!) Good News… Autumn is coming and you get to watch the leaves tranform, it's awesome in the northeast. (Usually your just passing through.) AND, you may not know this cuz your focus is on the healing, the un-stressful and the positive … and with this has come a bit of violence, but FREEDOM IS WINNING ; )
Dear Chi, Momma J, Gina,
My name is Aby, I’m 16, and I live in lakewood, CO. All I want to say is how much love I have for Chi and I am so glad to see he is getting better. I don’t have much time to be on the computer but when I am, I go straight to oneloveforchi. I love Chi’s music, his poetry, and his wisdom. He is such a big influence on my life. In Sonny’s documentary, Momma J says she wishes everyone has a place to go, that is such a wonderful, safe, spot. My safe spot is the Deftones music and Chi’s poetry. The Deftones have been my favorite band for years and they are my escape. I live a life day in and day out where I’m hated by many just because I’m quiet and don’t live up to their expectations. My own family has a hatred for who I am. But I love life just because I have Chi’s and the Deftones music. They are what keep me going and keep my happiness up almost everyday. I could be in one of the most depressed moods and I can turn on the Deftones or think about Chi and how much he has gone through, and everything just seems to get better and I have a more positive aspect on things. It is such a relief for me to get away from everything and listen to my the Deftones or Chi’s poetry. I met the Deftones at Red Rocks in October of last year and I felt so over-whelmed with happiness just because I got to meet, in my eyes, some of the most amazing people. I wish Chi could have been there, just to have made the experience so much better. I’m excited right now just knowing that this letter might possibly be browsed by one of you or even seen on a website for Chi! If I had money I would likely donate it all to Chi instead of doing something for my own benefit just because he needs it more than pretty much anyone else does. Better yet, he deserves it. I really hope his recovery goes smoothly and I hope to one day just have the chance to see him live!(:
Thank you for your time,
Aby(: ONE LOVE FOR CHI!
Dear Chi
I hope you get better soon! I know you’ll make it and we (the fans) miss you… I hope you have a swift recovery when you can walk and talk.. Much love for you
Ive been a Deftones fan for so long I cant remeber a time in my life I didn’t have it. First memory is around 15 or 16 years old. Im 29 now. So many different emotions, themes, moods, feelings to access through the different albums and the always evolving sound… I was excited about the new album you were supposed to be in. It seems like foever sometimes waiting on you guys in the studio… Saly I never got to hear it. I was almost reluctant tolisten to the new one out now. Naturally the song I gravitated to and still love the most is Prince. I’ve seen you guys countless times. Played CDs into a grave. You and the band have personally helped me overuse and meltdown 3 ipods in the digital music age. I got songs in Itunes with 500 plays almost and thats on a laptop only a little over 2 years old. lol.
I miss your input to the band. Miss the sound of you slamming away. Missed you on stage last time I seen them. There is a prescence on the songs now of sadness and a shadow on stage with them that I cant shake or look around. I imagine that is a common feeling.
I hope and pray to see you back soon. I feel like im waiting on you guys in the studio taking your time… missing deadlines…. postponing release dates… writing the best material and trying to blow the minds of your fans again better than the last album.
I can’t wait on your input when you decide its time again. You and the rest of the band have given me so many moments and help through so much with your music over the years its my wish to extend my deepest thoughts and wishes to you and your family now. I think of you often. Cant wait to see your slinging your hair around again. Taking your place on stage and showing up to blow our minds like you always have.
Much love Chi.